Switching NS&I accounts

By switching we mean moving some or all of the money you have in an existing NS&I account to a new account you open with us.

How to switch your money from one NS&I product to another

Some of our accounts can be switched using a simple online form, without needing to log in.

To switch to another NS&I account, choose from one of the accounts on this page and complete the relevant form, including the amount you want to switch and the NS&I account you are switching it from.

Once we receive your completed form we’ll open the new account and move the money across from your existing NS&I account. We’ll send you confirmation of this.

If you tell us on the form that you want to close the account you are switching from, we’ll automatically pay any remaining balance to your nominated bank or building society account on our records.

Or, if we don't hold this information, we will pay it to the bank or building society account you nominate for your new NS&I account.

• Premium Bonds

  Switch to Premium Bonds – for myself

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

  Switch to Premium Bonds – for a child under 16

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

  Prefer the post?

  It will take a bit longer, but you can still download and send us a paper form in the post.

  Form to switch by post

• Direct Saver

  Switch to a Direct Saver

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

  Prefer the post?

  It will take a bit longer, but you can still download and send us a paper form in the post.

  Form to switch by post

• Green Savings Bonds

  Switch to Green Savings Bonds – individual account
  

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or investment

  Switch to Green Savings Bonds – joint account
  

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or investment

  Prefer the post?

  It will take a bit longer, but you can still download and send us a paper form in the post.

  Form to switch by post

• Direct ISA

  Switch to a Direct ISA
  

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

  Prefer the post?

  It will take a bit longer, but you can still download and send us a paper form in the post.

  Form to switch by post

• Junior ISA

  Switch to a Junior ISA – for a child under 16
  
  

  If you’re 16 or 17 and want to manage your Junior ISA yourself, you’ll need to complete a slightly different form:

  Switch to Junior ISA – for 16 or 17 year olds
  
  

  Prefer the post?

  It will take a bit longer, but you can still download and send us a paper form in the post.

  Form to switch by post

• Guaranteed Income Bonds

  You’ll need to download and print a switching form, fill it in then post it to us and we’ll get it sorted for you.

  Switch to a Guaranteed Income Bond

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

• Guaranteed Growth Bonds

  You’ll need to download and print a switching form, fill it in then post it to us and we’ll get it sorted for you.

  Switch to a Guaranteed Growth Bond

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

• Income Bonds

  You’ll need to download and print a switching form, fill it in then post it to us and we’ll get it sorted for you.

  Switch to Income Bonds

  Only use if switching from another NS&I account or Investment

Switching FAQs

• Which NS&I accounts can I switch to?

  You can switch to any NS&I account on sale for which you are eligible. See the summary box and brochure, including the customer agreement (terms and conditions), for each account for details.

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• How much money can I switch?

  You can switch any amount from the minimum to the maximum for the account you are switching to.

  If the amount you are switching will take the balance on the old account you are switching from below its minimum, you must mark on the form that you want to close that account.

• Can I switch a fixed term investment into another NS&I account?

  Yes. If you switch the money before the investment’s maturity date, a penalty may apply. See the customer agreement (terms and conditions) for your fixed term investment.

  Note:
  If you’ve invested or renewed your Guaranteed Growth Bond or Guaranteed Income Bond on or after 1st May 2019, you won’t be able to switch mid-term.

• How do I switch my maturing NS&I fixed term investment into another NS&I account at maturity?

  1. Simply download the application or switching form for the new account you want to open or call us and we can send you the form.

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  2. Complete the form, including the amount you want to switch and the fixed term investment you are switching it from. Mark on the form that you want to defer the switch until the maturity date. You can do this if the investment is within 30 days of its maturity.
  3. Then post the form to us. We’ll need to receive it no later than two working days before your fixed term investment matures.
  4. If you only want to switch some of the money in your maturing fixed term investment into another NS&I account, you’ll also need to decide and let us know what you want to do with the rest.

  You can do this by completing the form in your maturity pack and returning it to us in the same envelope as your completed application or switching form. Or if you are registered for our online and phone service, you can tell us what you want to do with the rest of the money online.

  Log in using your NS&I number and password. Then click ‘view maturity options’ for your maturing fixed term investment on your homepage:

  Log in

• Can I switch my child’s NS&I account into another NS&I account?

  Yes, you can switch an NS&I account for your child that you are responsible for as their parent or guardian into another NS&I account for your child. Children under 16 can hold our Junior ISA, Premium Bonds and our Investment Account. Find out more about these accounts:

  Junior ISA

  Premium Bonds

  Investment Account